Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 39.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.6 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on April 20, 2026 at 23:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
2c7dccc686c39a3d77f8c65f8965bcdccaa2e730
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
39.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 23:19:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.24000,
-71.69000
Temperature
16.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
39.9 km
39.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,733 Catalogue entries
Of 2,732 other entries for this area and period, 715 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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